Living in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Latrobe · Census data 2020–2024
Latrobe has 7,977 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $56,318 (28% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $145,100, the median rent is $750/month.
Latrobe at a glance
- Population
- 7,977
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,318State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $145,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $750/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Latrobe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Latrobe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Latrobe the median home value is $145,100, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,097 a month in housing costs.
Latrobe median household income
The median household income in Latrobe is $56,318 and the income per person is $36,564. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Latrobe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,040
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.10
Latrobe demographics
- Population
- 7,977
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 3,795
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Latrobe ›
Education in Latrobe
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Latrobe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Latrobe
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Latrobe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latrobe | 7,977 | $56,318 | $145,100 | $750 |
| Lawson Heights | 2,213 | $64,929 | $175,200 | $909 |
| Loyalhanna | 3,349 | $67,841 | $174,200 | $798 |
| Bradenville | 495 | $56,932 | $142,000 | $1,000 |
| Youngstown | 218 | $65,250 | $127,300 | $875 |
| Unity | 21,419 | $75,448 | $245,400 | $986 |
| Hostetter | 453 | $62,125 | $214,300 | — |
| Derry | 2,614 | $50,313 | $129,300 | $635 |
| Millwood | 366 | $38,177 | $154,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Latrobe, PA?
The median household income in Latrobe is $56,318, 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Latrobe?
The median home value in Latrobe is $145,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Latrobe?
The median gross rent in Latrobe is $750 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Latrobe, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Latrobe?
The median age in Latrobe is 41.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Latrobe?
The average commute to work in Latrobe is 18 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Latrobe?
The unemployment rate in Latrobe is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Latrobe?
25.2% of adults in Latrobe have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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